Bolens TMO-3394704 - Manual (Page 17)

Engine
BAHERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
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WARNING; When removing the battery,
follow this order of disassembly to pre­
vent
the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
To install a battery:
1. Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
1. Attach the first jumper rab^e from the Positive ter­
minal of the good battery to the Positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the
Negative terminal of the good battery to the
FRAME OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BAT­
TERY.
WARNING: Failure to use this starting
procedure cou'd cause sparking, and the
gas in either battery could explode.
BAHERY MAINTENANCE
1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before
and after charging) to be sure electrolyte level is
above the lowest line on battery. Add only dis­
tilled water or a good quality drinking water.
NEVER add additional acid or other chemicals to
battery after initial activation.
2. The battery should be checked with a hydrometer
after every 25 hours of operation. If the specific
gravity is less than 1.225, remove battery and
recharge.
3. Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin
coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer ser­
vice and protection against electrolyte corrosion.
4. The attery should be kept clean. Any deposits of
acid should be neutralized with soda and water.
Be careful not to get this solution in the cells.
BAHERY STORAGE
1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER
store discharged battery as it will not recover.
2. When storing battery for extended periods, dis­
connect battery cables. Removing battery from
unit is recommended.
3. Store in cold, dry place.
4. Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service, or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BAHERY FAILURE ARE:
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Lack of water
4. Loose hold downs and/or corroded connections
5. Excessive loads
6. Battery electrolyte substitutes
7. Freezing of electrolyte
NOTE:
THESE FAILURES DO NOT CONSTITUTE
W ARRANTY.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi­
mately 12 p.s4. (check sidewall of lire for tire manu­
facturer’s recommended pressure). Maximum tire
pres'.ure under any circumstances is 39 p.s.i. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. I ubricate both the tiie and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat
beads.
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WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force suf­
ficient to cause serious injury.
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